Court cutbacks Nov. 5 could cause significant legal, ethical challenges in divorce, custody, support matters

Nov 5, 2012

November 5, 2012 Contact: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR / (619) 997-2495 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com Clients urged to consider collaborative divorce or mediation as alternatives (SAN DIEGO) – With California’s court system facing significant budget cutbacks, as of Monday, November 5, official court reporters will no longer be provided in family law…

Wisconsin declares week of November 4 – 10 “Family Is Forever Week”

Nov 4, 2012

Governor Scott Walker proclaimed November 4-10 as Family is Forever-Children and Divorce Awareness Week in Wisconsin in order to bring attention to the impact of litigated divorce upon children. The Governor also recognized the work of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin (CFLCW) and its efforts to mitigate the…

Financial Infidelity Can Lead To Divorce: Important Questions to Ask

Oct 15, 2012

“Keeping secrets about your financial past and your spending habits can do as much damage to your relationship as having an affair.” Justin Reckers, CFP, of Pacific Divorce Management and CFLG San Diego member, was recently interviewed by CNNMoney.com about the effects of financial infidelity on a marriage. Justin lists some…

A Legal Separation Is Not As Simple As Just Leaving The House

Oct 11, 2012

Moving out of the family residence may seem good enough to be considered separated, but it can end up being a costly mistake. Family law attorney and CFLG San Diego member Julia M. Garwood, CFLS, of Garwood Family Law has produced a helpful video presentation explaining why establishing a legal…

Domestic Violence Murders Increasing; Learn How To Protect Yourself

Oct 8, 2012

In her column for Communities at Washington Times, CFLG San Diego member Myra Chack Fleischer, family law attorney, reports on a San Diego murder case in which a man killed his former girlfriend when she broke off the relationship. Domestic violence murders are up this year in many American cities.…

U-T TV Interview with Dr. Lori Love on Sexy Halloween Costumes for Girls

Oct 5, 2012

U-T TV reporter Kristina Le interviews CFLG San Diego member Dr. Lori Love, marriage and family therapist, about the trend toward sexy Halloween costumes aimed at very young girls. Are they harmless fun, or sending harmful messages? Watch Dr. Love’s comments here.

U-T TV Interview: Dr. Robert Simon on New Law Prohibiting Gay Aversion Therapy in California

Oct 2, 2012

CFLG San Diego member and psychologist Dr. Robert Simon talks with U-T TV afternoon host Taylor Baldwin about legislation recently signed into California law by Governor Jerry Brown prohibiting so-called “gay aversion therapy” for minors. Dr. Simon explains why this therapy is ineffective and should not be used by mental…

California Law Allowing More Than Two Legal Parents Vetoed

Sep 30, 2012

CFLG San Diego family law attorney Myra Chack Fleischer reports that legislation permitting judges in California to name more than two legal parents has been vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown. She explains why this was a poor legal decision in her column “Legally Speaking” for Communities at WashingtonTimes. Read more…

Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego Retains Falcon Valley Group

Sep 10, 2012

(SAN DIEGO) – The Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego (CFLG San Diego), a non-profit group of legal, financial, and mental health professionals trained in the Collaborative Process as an alternative to divorce litigation, has retained the Falcon Valley Group (FVG), an independent public relations consulting practice, to represent…

Learn More About The Collaborative Family Law Group San Diego

Sep 1, 2012

Welcome to our website. Let us tell you a little more about the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego and explain what we mean when we refer to collaborative divorce or collaborative family law. We are a San Diego based nonprofit multi-disciplinary referral network of independent professionals trained to…